Starke Hospital Diabetes Program Can Assist Individuals Before and After a Diagnosis

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

The month of November is acknowledged as Diabetes Awareness Month. During this time, individuals impacted by diabetes, or those who may be pre-diabetic are encouraged to take a look at their diet, lifestyle choices and health conditions to see whether or not they’re living healthily.

Starke Hospital offers a variety of programs to assist community members with diabetes management. Regional Manager of Community Relations for Starke Hospital Stacey Kellogg said they offer several services through their diabetes program that can assist individuals, pre and post diagnosis. Continue reading →

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

November 1st marks the start of National Diabetes Awareness Month. The American Diabetes Association reports that annually, more deaths are caused by diabetes than breast cancer and AIDS combined.

There are three types of diabetes, type 1, type 2 and gestational. Gestational diabetes only affects pregnant women and can cause high blood pressure that can potentially harm the unborn child. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. Only five percent of people with diabetes have type 1.

The most common form of diabetes is Type 2. This type is characterized by an issue within the body that causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than normal, causing the body to not use insulin properly. Continue reading →

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

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National Diabetes MonthNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month.

Diabetes can lead to serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and blindness. Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in children. It limits insulin production and its causes are not well defined. Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for more than 90 percent of cases, has been linked to older age and family history, although it is diagnosed in younger Americans and is associated with obesity and inactivity.

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